Abstract:

The Brain Trauma (TCE) has a very high incidence of morbidity and mortality in its population today, so it is very important to clarify the basic concepts of the injuries produced by the TCE, its timing and the prognosis of these traumas. This article is based on identifying the most frequent primary and secondary lesions and the most important characteristics of each, as well as describing the mechanisms of trauma frequently involved

Key Words: Cranioencephalic trauma; Diffuse axonal damage; epidural hematoma; subdural hematoma; trauma mechanism; legal medical assessment